Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

Unbelievable PDOC response

So i tell my pdoc that i had a week of feeling serios suicidal thoughts.... His reply "Well your mom doesnt want to kill her self.... Your case manager(sitting there) doesnt want to kill herself... Why would you want to kill yourself"

WOW! Sooo totally the opposite of helpful. What was he thinking? Is this guy really a professional or did he get his degree out of a crackerjack box? You are totally right that is the most messed up thing a doc can say. There is no support in that statement. What did you say to him?

That's a serious messed up response, extremely insensitive and unprofessional. If your pdoc is unable to recognize that anyone with mental health issues could possibly have thoughts of suicide, then I would highly suggest seeing a another pdoc (or insisting on it if your stuck at some particular facility for services). My reaction would be to report him to the state that licenses him; however, I know most would rather just find another pdoc and leave it at that.

on top of that im manic at the moment and my minds going a million miles an hours my legs are jumping i can feel the way i talk is different.... and im explaining that im on a High, and he says to me, You need something for shaky legs...... My PDoc is literally atleast 75 years old..... I used to have a pdoc i liked but she moved to a new office.... and this doc wont trust me when i say im not on drugs, asks me 2-3 times a meeting and this time had me take a piss test followed me into the bathroom to make sure i really pissed then the sweet sweet victory when it all turned up NEGATIVE..... when someone asks when i last did drugs i tell the truth.

Uuuummm, .......Well I think that's when I would have said, let me retract that statement... I want to kill YOU you fuck head!

In all seriousness........ That is not anything I would expect ANY pdoc to say to any patient. I'm sorry you had to deal with that insensitiveness. If YOU think it's messed up. IT IS. I would discuss this with him asap. Don't Be afraid to call them on it. It obviously made you feel bad. He may have used an odd technique to try to obtain the answer he needed but I would be direct w/ him on my feelings about it.

I am sorry Groove this guy sounds like a literal idiot and something out of the dark ages. Evidently, his age reflects it. I would highly question to requiring to take a urine test for drugs, unless of course you consented simply to prove this bozo wrong. I've never been in any psych facility for regular services that has done urine testing; they usually take your word for it whether your answer is yes or no. I applaud your honesty to with your doc because no doc can help you unless they know everything you are taking not to mention the possibility of drug interactions. Joan is correct you deserve better and can find it Groove...seek it out.

Sounded pretty callous to me also. I would've made him work for that money he's making a hour to explain himself and how he thinks his replies were helpful. Let him know it's MY MONEY that's paying him to be of service not a hinderance to my mental wellness. It's supposed to be about you, not every Tom, Dick, and Harry around you that has nothing to do with the way you are feeling.

My PDoc KNOWS not to treat me like a doormat. When we were met, he pulled the brush off with me, but it was the last time. We came to a better understanding after the talk.

i can't get a doctor to diagnose me with bipolar. I know I am. They all say I'm just depressed but I know I am bipolar. I'm so tired of living with this way. I know what's wrong with me is more than depression. I need a mood stabilizer. I know I do :/ Any ideas ?

I've been gone awhile and was hoping we could check in and share....Where in the world are you?Single or marriedWork or disabilitymeds or notbetter or worse?Pets?Do share, add questions, lets play!!!!

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